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Danhua Chen

Redmond,WA

Summary

Student-centered Instructor with expertise in Music.

Experienced professional committed to providing students with tools and resources to succeed academically. Highly organized and detail-oriented with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Northwest Pianos
05.2017 - Current


Sales Support:


  • Assist the sales team in providing outstanding customer service for both English and Chinese Speaking customers
  • Help customers find the perfect piano to meet their needs and preferences
  • Demonstrate pianos and provide information on features, benefits, and pricing
  • Participate in sales events and promotions
  • Participating in video and social media efforts


Customer Interaction:


  • Greet and engage with customers, building rapport and understanding their musical needs
  • Answer customer inquiries via phone, email, and in person
  • Networking with music teachers in the Bellevue/Seattle area
  • Interacting with teachers and music lovers during concerts and teacher recitals
  • Provide product demonstrations and facilitate test plays for customers


Administrative Tasks:


  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records
  • Handle sales transactions and process payments
  • Assist in inventory management and stock replenishment
  • Organize and maintain the showroom, ensuring it is clean and visually appealing


Marketing Roles:


  • Update inventory for website, Craigslist, eBay and Facebook Marketplace
  • Maintain marketing through Chinese Social Media platforms
  • Creates and implements other successful marketing strategies targeting the local Chinese community


Team Collaboration:


  • Work closely with the sales and administrative teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving sales and customer service
  • Support marketing efforts by providing insights and feedback on customer preferences and trends

Library Assistant

Michigan State University
02.1999 - 05.2000
  • Supported librarians in maintaining an organized, up-to-date collection through meticulous cataloging and shelving tasks.
  • Bolstered user satisfaction rates with efficient book retrieval from stacks area and timely reshelving of returned items.
  • Increased productivity during peak hours at circulation desk by multitasking effectively between checking out items, answering phone calls, and responding to patron inquiries.


Student Counselor

Jiangsu Second Normal University
09.1993 - 11.1996
  • Promoted a positive campus environment by organizing and facilitating various student life events and workshops.
  • Developed strong rapport with students and staff members
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one counseling to address students'' personal, academic, and social challenges, promoting overall wellbeing.

Music Instructor

Jiangsu Second Normal University
09.1990 - 11.1996
  • Taught individual studio voice lessons
  • Attended performances of studio students and the department
  • Attended and participate in admissions auditions and end-of-year jury
  • Compiled with curriculum and pedagogical standards set by Department Chair
  • Participated in faculty trainings, departmental meetings
  • Performed other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean

High School Teacher

High School Affiliatedto Nanjing Normal University
09.1990 - 07.1991
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Created engaging lesson plans and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in music curriculum.


Education

Master of Arts - Music

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Nanjing Normal University
Nanjing, China
07.1990

Skills

  • Strong Organization
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Classroom support
  • Student Supervision
  • Instructional support
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Administrative tasks
  • Computer Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Classroom Organization
  • Safety understanding
  • Performance Management
  • Teacher Assistance
  • Proficient in Piano/Voice
  • Cataloging and shelving
  • Shelf reading
  • Administrative Support
  • Library Services
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Material Shelving
  • Customer Relationship Management

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Holding a Teaching Certificate from China

Timeline

Sales Associate

Northwest Pianos
05.2017 - Current

Library Assistant

Michigan State University
02.1999 - 05.2000

Student Counselor

Jiangsu Second Normal University
09.1993 - 11.1996

Music Instructor

Jiangsu Second Normal University
09.1990 - 11.1996

High School Teacher

High School Affiliatedto Nanjing Normal University
09.1990 - 07.1991

Master of Arts - Music

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Nanjing Normal University
Danhua Chen